Engagement of a contractor to operate lotteries

(1) For the more efficient administration and operation of lotteries in Belize, the Minister may, subject to the Finance and Audit (Reform) Act, Cap. 15, and with the approval of Cabinet, engage the services of a person or body corporate (referred to in this section as “the Contractor”) possessing qualifications and expertise required to manage any lottery. (2) Any such contract as is referred to in subsection (1) of this section, may authorise the Contractor to do all things necessary to administer, disburse and market any lottery on behalf of the Committee. (3) No contract made pursuant to this section shall be for a period exceeding ten years but may be renewed for a like period subject to satisfactory performance and compliance with such conditions as the Committee may impose. (4) Every contract as is referred to in this section shall contain a provision entitling the Auditor General to audit the accounts of the Contractor at such time and with such frequency as the Auditor General may consider necessary.